by Alissa | Oct 4, 2019 | Alissa McClure blog
So far we have talked about monthly meal planning and the importance of having ingredients on-hand thanks to a once-a-month shopping trip. Today let’s talk about how to cut down on some of the prep time for our meals. In October, I planned lots of quick, simple...
by Alissa | Oct 3, 2019 | Alissa McClure blog
Yesterday we talked about meal planning. To consistently get dinner on the table on even the busiest of days, I have found that meal planning is the first step, but it doesn’t stop there. Right after I make my meal plan and hang it up for my family to see, I...
by Alissa | Oct 2, 2019 | Alissa McClure blog
If you saw the title and are wondering if I am suddenly becoming a food blogger, let me assure you: I am not. Recently a friend reached out to me and asked, “Can you write a post about how you manage to cook dinner for your family even when you are super...
by Alissa | Aug 28, 2019 | Alissa McClure blog
A few days ago, my little girl (she’s 3-and-a-half) came over to me at the park and said in a voice full of despair, “Ellie* doesn’t want to play with me!” Now, before you go and feel sorry for my little angel, let me explain some things. My...
by Alissa | Aug 23, 2019 | Alissa McClure blog
I had a plan. Lots of writing. Teaching some weeklong online summer camps for reading and writing. More writing. It was going to be great! But it turns out my summer was not at all what I had planned. When I originally planned to write this post, my title was Two...
